Local Turkish Baths and Hammams

Local Hammams and Turkish Baths

This is a list of smaller, less touristy neighborhood bathhouses primarily frequented by local Turkish people. These local hammams are usually more affordable, making them a good choice for those on a budget or for those looking to experience a less touristy atmosphere. Prices at these venues are typically the Turkish lira equivalent of around 7-10 USD for entrance and an additional 10-15 USD for extra services

Local Hammams on the European Side of Istanbul

Buyuk Hamam
Potinciler Cad. No: 22 Kasimpasa, Istanbul
+ 90 (0212) 253 42 29
Located in conservative Kasimpasa district of Beyoglu, not too far from Taksim. It was built in the 16th century by Mimar Sinan, famous royal architect of Ottoman Empire's era of prosperity.
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Davutpasa Hamam
A. Nafiz Gurman Cad. No 21, Samatya, Istanbul
+90 (212) 633 22 76
Davutpasa is is a modest quality historical Turkish bath located in Samatya district. It is some 15 minutes walking distance to Yenikapi Metro station, which is easy to reach from Taksim area.
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Hacı Evhaddin Hamami
Hacı Evhaddin Cd. No:67, Yedikule / Istanbul
Although the original architecture of this historical bath house is nice, it is very neglected and far from hygienic conditions nowadays.
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Horhor Hamam
Hamam Sokak, No:8 Aksaray, Istanbul
+90 (0212) 521 71 17
A small, modest historical non-touristy hamam located in Aksaray quarter of Istanbul's Fatih district, It is located very close to Aksaray Metro station, on a small back street
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Mihrimah Sultan Hamamı
Fevzi Paşa Cad. No:333, Edirnekapi, Istanbul
+90 (0212) 523 04 87
Located 10 minutes distance to Chora / Kariye Church on the main avenue. Purely none-tourist traditional hamam for those who wants to experience with the culture.
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Sofular Hamami
Sofular Cad, No: 28 Aksaray, Istanbul
+90 (0212) 521 70 50
This is a 16th century hamam with two-story dressing cabins and an elegant pool with fountain, located in Aksaray quarter of Fatih district, only 5 minutes walking distance to Aksaray subway station.
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Local Hammams on the Asian Side of Istanbul

Cinili Hamam
Cinili Hamam Sok, No: 6, Uskudar, Istanbul
+90 (0216) 334 97 10
Built in 1640, this beautiful hamam is located in Uskudar district on the Asian side where you can go with Marmaray metro or with ferry boats from Besiktas (not far from Taksim) or from Eminonu piers (closer to Sultanahmet)
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Uskudar Sifa Hamam
Dogancilar Cad. No :46, Uskudar , Istanbul
+90 (0216) 343 24 53
A nice and clean local bath located only 5 minutes walking distance from Marmaray Uskudar Station and less than 10 minutes from Uskudar ferry pier
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Historical Turkish Baths in Istanbul
Theses are the best samples of the historical bath houses in Istanbul, visited mostly by tourists and wealthier Turkish people . These venues are recommended to people who care about service quality, cleanliness and fine architecture.
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Information About Turkish Baths
What is a hammam? How does it work? Click here if you have not been to a Turkish bath before.
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